If I Were an NHS CFO: Preparing for the Return of PPP in Primary & Community Infrastructure
The NHS 10-Year Plan points towards the return of public–private partnerships for primary care, community diagnostics, and neighbourhood health hubs, with acute hospitals excluded. If you are an NHS CFO, the question is whether your organisation is ready to move quickly if a new route of private capital opens. This piece sets out the groundwork: build a complete estate view, align the clinical model with estate decisions, and take priority schemes to a project-ready position.
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown: Capital Strategy After the 10-Year Health Plan
Government’s 10 Year Health Plan doesn’t solve the problems of the acute estate. But for Trust leadership teams willing to think boldly, the keys are there. It’s not a perfect answer, but it’s a better position than we have had for many years.
The re-birth of wholly owned subsidiaries
As NHS England pushes for greater operational efficiency, the role of wholly owned subsidiaries could shift from trust-level initiatives to ICS-wide models. This could unlock significant scale benefits, financially and operationally, while preserving NHS principles – if it’s done right.
Collectively in Burrum we have advised on five WOS projects.